There's nothing quite as intriguing as cracking secret codes so this freebie is a must-grab! As students use their cipher wheel to decode the words, they'll be having so much fun that they won't even realize that they're working on beginning coding skills they can use...
I don't know about you, but oftentimes in my class, we transition quickly from one lesson to the next. I was finding that we were missing a very powerful piece of our lesson: the reflection. To help kids make greater connections to our STEM activities, I created a...
If your first graders constantly ask how and why things work, then they are ready for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)! These fun, hands-on STEM activities are just right for first grade. They're the perfect compliment to our jam-packed STEM Challenge...
Looking for easy to follow and engaging STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art and math) for kids this Valentine's Day?! We've got you covered with 14 projects that are great to use as STEM centers, whole class activities, Makerspaces or homeschool...
Wondering what to do with your overflowing recycling bin? This oh-so-cool DIY smart phone projector will inspire little engineers to turn recyclables into inventions. There's no stopping the possibilities in a simple cardboard box! Getting Ready To make our DIY...
With a name like The STEM Laboratory, it's no surprise that we're obsessed about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities for kids. These 50+ STEM projects are sure to keep little scientists engaged, learning and well-prepared for their STEM-filled...
Coding is the language programmers use to make technologies like computers and robots do what they need them to do. There are twelve popular varieties - one coding language for websites, another one for computers, another for Android apps... This post contains iTunes...
Preparing kids for the 21st century means exposing them to technology. And for many kids, that means spending some time on an iPad. With so many iPad apps on the market for kids these days, it can be hard to know which ones are age-appropriate and purposeful, so I...
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